Broad Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.15° N 64.48° W

Broad Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broad Cove sea temperature is
11.5° C
3.0° 

Broad Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Broad Cove surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, S swell with 494 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broad Cove this week:

The surf forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Broad Cove in the next 16 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 24th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 31st Jul)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 31st Jul)5ft (1.6m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let's get into it. Rusty here, loading up the Broad Cove outlook for you. Straight up, this forecast is a bit of a mixed bag. The first week is really tough, with a lot of onshore and cross-shore winds messing things up, but there are a couple of bright spots if you're patient.

Broad Cove is a point break that handles a south swell best, and it's a fairly consistent setup. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so you won't need a steamer unless you're fussy.

The first real chance for a surf comes on Friday morning, July 24th. The wind goes glassy from the northwest with a clean 3ft SSW swell, and the combined swell energy is moderate at 201. That is a sweet window for some clean little waves, but the problem is the swell period is only 9 seconds, so it'll be a bit soft and less pushy.

After that, things go downhill fast. From Friday afternoon all the way through the end of July, we're looking at a mix of onshore and cross-shore winds with very ordinary to poor conditions. Most of those days will be a write-off for a decent paddle. There are a few tiny pulses of energy, but the wind just ruins it. There's a big gap from Friday afternoon, July 24th all the way to Friday morning, July 31st, where there's nothing really worth getting excited about.

On Friday morning, July 31st, we see a bit of a lift. Swell builds to 5ft from the south with a period of 9 seconds and combined energy up to 361 (moderate to strong). But it's marginal, and the wind is a light cross-shore from the northeast, so the face might have a little bump on it. It's not perfect, but it's the best looking size we've seen in a while.

Then we get a couple of interesting days early August. On Saturday morning, August 1st, the wind turns cross-offshore from the north-northeast, and it's clean. The swell drops to 3ft from the south-southwest, but with a clean surface it could be fun on a longboard. The energy is moderate at 118. Then on Sunday morning, August 2nd, we get a full offshore from the northwest and a 2ft south swell with a period of 11 seconds. That's a nice long period for a point break, and the energy is moderate at 120. With clean conditions and that longer period, Broad Cove could shape up some really nice, lined-up waves, even if they are small.

For the standout moment, I'd have to say the Friday morning, July 24th session is the pick of the early period for absolute clean conditions, but the waves are small. For the true standout of the whole outlook, I'd lean towards Sunday morning, August 2nd. The offshore wind and longer period swell (11 seconds) should give you some beautifully clean and well-shaped waves on the point. It won't be big, but it will be quality.

The last glimmer of hope is on Friday morning, August 7th. Another glassy morning from the northwest, with a 4ft SSW swell. The period is short though, only 6 seconds, so it'll be a bit bumpy and disorganized on the face despite the glassy surface. It could offer some fat, soft waves if the tide is right. That spot has a combined swell energy of 124 (moderate).

Overall, it's a frustrating forecast for Broad Cove with long gaps of poor conditions. Don't plan your week around it. Keep an eye on that Sunday morning, August 2nd window.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
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Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
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Rating
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2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
S
9
0.9
SSW
9
0.9
SE
7
0.8
SSE
7
0.8
SSE
7
0.8
SSE
7
0.8
SSE
7
0.7
SE
7
0.9
ESE
8
1
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.1
SE
8
0.9
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
8
0.7
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.6
S
7
0.8
SSE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
373
134
67
61
62
61
61
53
112
89
115
137
131
111
120
61
55
39
110
Wind (km/h)
10
W
5
NW
15
SSE
5
SW
5
E
10
ESE
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
E
10
NE
10
NE
10
ESE
5
NNE
5
NE
10
ESE
5
SSE
10
ESE
15
SE
15
E
Wind State
cross-off
glassy
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
5:16AM1.23m
5:23PM1.46m
6:14AM1.24m
6:16PM1.49m
7:06AM1.27m
7:05PM1.53m
7:52AM1.32m
7:50PM1.58m
8:34AM1.38m
8:32PM1.62m
9:13AM1.44m
9:12PM1.65m
Low Tide
11:08PM0.47m
11:01AM0.60m
00:04AM0.45m
11:57AM0.60m
00:55AM0.41m
12:49PM0.57m
1:41AM0.36m
1:36PM0.53m
2:23AM0.30m
2:20PM0.48m
3:02AM0.25m
3:02PM0.44m
clear
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clear
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:56
5:56
5:58
5:58
6:00
6:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:52
8:51
8:50
8:49
8:47
8:46
8:45
 mm
4
Temp °C
20
21
20
19
20
20
17
18
19
15
17
18
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18
18
16
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Feels °C
18
19
16
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17
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Information about the Broad Cove Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Broad Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Broad Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broad Cove surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Broad Cove) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Broad Cove may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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